Dubai is a shining gem of the United Arab Emirates or UAE. An ultra-modern city, Dubai is known for its glamour, luxury and opulence. When it comes to architecture and design, the city has broken several world records. Right from owning one of the largest malls in the world to the tallest building in the world, Dubai has always surprised and awed the world with its architectural feats. Due to all these reasons and more, Dubai is one of the most … [Read more...]
Believe it or Not, Lake Havasu City has Some Cool & Unusual Attractions
LAKE HAVASU CITY, Arizona (June 2020) - Lake Havasu City has been in the news recently as throngs of quarantine-frustrated boaters flocked to its shores and Arizona starts opening up for business. Beyond the crowded launch ramps, visitors can discover a fascinating mix of cool, unusual and practically unknown attractions where social distancing is never a problem. "In the first half of the 20th Century, one of the most famous … [Read more...]
Top Spots To Travel If You’re 18
As the winter months finally began to fade and things start to heat out for the summer, it’s natural everyone will want to take time to go on a vacation. Despite all of the lockdowns due to the coronavirus, now, more than ever people, want to have the opportunity to get out of their house and travel around the United States. Continue reading below to figure out a couple of the best places for you to visit right now. Orlando … [Read more...]
Shore Diving in the Pacific Northwest
My wife Amy and I decided to go scuba diving in the Seattle-Tacoma area while visiting my daughter on her 21st birthday. We found shores of the Puget Sound easy to get to, fun to scuba dive, and the waters teaming with interesting creatures. The Puget Sound has hundreds of shore diving locations. For planning, we picked three of the highest rated dive sites closest to the Seattle Tacoma Airport, just on the southern edge of Seattle: Redondo … [Read more...]
48 hours in Ko Samui – A short vacation with no prior planning at all
When the minivan pulled in at the station in Hat Yai, I got off the car and randomly made my way into one of the travel agent's offices lining a bustling street. At the desk sat a gray-haired woman with a warm smile, exuding the true hospitality spirit of the Thais. “Where are you going?” She asked with a heavily accented voice. I glanced at the clock. It was quarter past ten in the morning. “Where is the next bus leaving for?” I asked. … [Read more...]
“Best Harbor in the US” Winners Announced
5 million people had the opportunity to vote in the US Harbors crowd-sourced contest. Rockland, ME — June 2020 — The 2nd annual contest to find the “Best Harbor” in the U.S. wrapped up on Sunday, May 31st with winners announced today. US Harbors, an online site for tides and weather—providing localized information on over 1,400 harbors on the coast and Great Lakes--runs the annual contest to determine the community with the most passion about … [Read more...]
A Backpacker’s Guide to El Nido
El Nido is a municipality that lies in the northwest part of the Philippine island Palawan. The name comes from the Spanish word “nido”, which means a nest. Indeed, lots of tiny swiftlets live in the area and build edible nests in the limestone cliffs - hence the name. El Nido attracts travelers from all over the globe. If you are looking for a place with tourist shops on every corner, a distinct backpacker vibe, and tasty banana pancakes … [Read more...]
Guide to the Best European City Adventures in July
If your idea of summer vacation is to enjoy pleasant temperatures in favor of extremely hot weather, then going to Europe in July is a good idea. During this time, you could take part in various festivals and events held across the continent. From the Belgian province of Genk to Slovenia's capital of Ljubljana and the gorgeous city of Munich, there is definitely a lot to explore and discover in Europe this summer. 1. Genk Genk is a famous … [Read more...]
Land-based Casinos in New Zealand
Online casino has its strong points, especially if we consider that it’s constantly evolving and provides a pretty realistic playing experience these days. However, it still can’t replace that good-old feel we all have when we enter a classic brick and mortar casino. Therefore, a big number of players still prefer land-based casinos, mostly because of the atmosphere it brings. New Zealanders can enjoy traditional casino experience as well. … [Read more...]
Brazilian Cachaça trip day 7: Luis Alvez and Itajaí
I’d been on the road for a week when I woke up in Itajaí, my last full day in Santa Catarina. The storm clouds had cleared and there were people getting in their morning exercise along the dishwater gray beach. An old couple sat on a park bench holding hands. I was on my way back to Luis Alvez to take a look at the fermentation and distillation processes. It was rush hour when I left. The city moved languidly around me as I maneuvered over … [Read more...]
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